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Beach days, picnics, and camping trips: these outdoor Summer activities aren't the same without your favorite upbeat tunes buzzing in the background. That's where these eight portable speakers come in. Whether you are looking for something waterproof and inexpensive or want powerful, high-quality sound, there's a portable speaker for every outdoor need. Some contain audio jacks that you can Read more
Juicy Couture just keeps churning out the hits! Between pink teddy bear speakers, a wireless keyboard, and a blinged-out mouse, Juicy's line of techy accessories is perfect for the over-the-top geek. The Dazzle Speakers ($88) are no exception. The portable speakers are completely blinged-out and covered in rhinestones. They're made to work with any MP3 player or even your computer. I've said Read more
When I first saw the Skullcandy iPod Speaker Dock ($70) at Target, I questioned how good the quality could be from something so compact. But after testing it out myself, I take back all the doubt I had previously cast upon it. Coming with a battery-powered remote and charging cable, the Skullcandy Pipe is perfect for the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, or even the living room if you're looking for Read more
Anyone who has a bit of surfer girl in them is probably going to love these Roxy i-P22 Portable Speakers by Sonic Impact. Featured on paperclippy, this speaker system will blast tunes from your iPod in a cute compact Roxy case. I'd say a great accessory to take to the beach or when traveling. Each costs $100 and includes an inside storage compartment for your earbuds. What are your thoughts? Do Read more
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We're still waiting for Summer to arrive here in San Francisco, but Roxy's new lineup of portable speakers, iPhone docks, and headphones (which are made in partnership with JBL), have me itching for a beach vacation. Coming in cool black and white, the JBL On Stage Micro III iPod dock ($100) and the Roxy X JBL On Tour Micro speaker ($50) seen above, are perfect for poolside lounging since they're Read more
With the Fall chill in the air you may be finding yourself retreating to the warmth of the great indoors, spending more time with heated beverages, and listening to favorite music while cozied up to the fireplace. Bring a piece of the season inside without worrying about layering up by plugging a music device of choice into these speakers and docks that bring the best of autumnal nature — think Read more
Forget your portable speakers at home? No problem. If you have a common household item, that is. The geniuses at Real Simple know a thing or two about DIYing and repurposing an old item as something new, but this tip is just too easy. Use a regular kitchen bowl as a smartphone speaker if you're without a plug-and-play version of your own. The concave shape of the bowl amplifies sound, helping Read more
Justin Bieber, meet dancing machine. Today at CES, TOSY Robotics showed off the new mRobo Ultra Bass, a dancing robot and portable speaker. Like a real-life Transformer! Justin Bieber was on hand to debut the new high-tech toy, which holds about 500 songs on 2 gigabytes of memory. Users can upload songs via USB, then play the music via a remote through the super bass-centric speaker. Once the Read more
